What would be the time period of a simple pendulum at the centre of the Earth?

Zero

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Infinite

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Same as that on the surface of the Earth

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Can’t be determined

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Solution

The correct option is B
Infinite

T = 2 $π$ $\sqrt{(\frac{l}{g})}$ so at the centre of the Earth 'g' is zero. The time period would be infinite.

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What would be the time period of a simple pendulum at the centre of earth?

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